Old PC running Win XP corrupted file

[Newboy]

Hi, wonder if any can help.

 

I have a very old pc which has been stored in the garage for the last 5 years, I was supposed to copy lots of old family photos fromit before we bin it but never got round to do it.

This week I tried but on start up (after about 5 mins wait), the following message appears.

 

Windows could not start because the following file is missing/corrupt.

>> windows/system/vgaoem.fon

You can attempt to repair this file by starting window setup using the original setup cdrom.

Select 'r' at the first screen to repair.

 

I tried putting the oringal xp disc in the d drive but can't find the first screen to select r.

 

Anyone have any ideas please?

 

Kam

[Rob]

Press delete or f12 on boot and choose 'boot from cd drive'.

[Jim]

Take the drive out and install it as a slave in another machine running win xp.

You should then be able to read the drive and copy the files.

This is the method I would use, but do not guarantee success.

 

 

 

Jim

[Stuie]

Switch the computer off with the disc in the drive - then switch it on again - if you haven't already tried it.

[Jamie W]

Id defo forget the repair option mate. Is useless..

 

Options.

 

1. As small fry said (put hdd in another machine)

 

2.use a free windows live cd (basically boots to its own windows, allowing you to access any readable hdd)

 

3. Stick the hdd in a Ide caddy (cant see it being sata)

 

4.if u get stuck, im in poole, drop it round..(if the hdd is readable, i'll recover them)